11 5 noun n noun
• sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae
Example sentence • The leaves of polygonatum are alternate and usually arise from the stem in an arching manner.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The document contained a testatum that confirmed the execution of the agreement.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
Example sentence • My mum makes the best cookies.
4 1 preposition
• Used to indicate source or provenance.
Example sentence • He received a gift from his friend.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
6 2 verb v verb
• enter or assume a certain state or condition
Example sentence • I want to become a doctor when I grow up.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
8 3 noun n noun
• a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus
Example sentence • The striatum is a key part of the basal ganglia in the brain.
15 7 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The allium carinatum produces lovely purple flowers.
20 8 noun n noun
• type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
14 7 noun n noun
• Australian plant widely cultivated for its beautiful silvery-white blooms with bright yellow centers on long winged stems
Example sentence • The ammobium alatum flower is often used in dried flower arrangements.
13 6 noun n noun
• common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum
16 6 noun n noun
• plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers
23 10 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado
7 3 noun n noun
• propriety in manners and conduct
Example sentence • The teacher reminded the students to maintain decorum during the assembly.
7 2 noun n noun
• the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Example sentence • He suffered a ruptured eardrum after the loud explosion.
5 2 noun n noun
• a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Example sentence • I posted a question on the forum , hoping someone could help me.
7 2 noun n noun
• the pivot about which a lever turns
Example sentence • The fulcrum is a pivot point on which a lever turns.
20 8 noun n noun
• found off the West Indies and Florida
Example sentence • The haemulon aurolineatum is commonly known as the Tomtate.
7 2 noun n noun
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
Example sentence • The police arrested a notorious hoodlum last night.
18 8 noun n noun
• European perennial St John's wort; Ireland and France to western Siberia
8 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
Example sentence • The hospital hired a locum to cover for the absent doctor.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
10 4 noun n noun
• a written proposal or reminder
Example sentence • I received a memorandum from my boss regarding the new company policies.
20 8 noun n noun
• much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of Texas and northern Mexico; cultivated as a source of rubber
17 7 noun n noun
• tall tufted perennial tropical American grass naturalized as pasture and forage grass in southern United States
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
21 9 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• North American perennial herb with smooth foliage and drooping tubular greenish flowers
6 2 noun n noun
• a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
Example sentence • A quorum of at least half the members is required for a valid vote.
22 9 noun n noun
• aromatic shrub of arid regions of western North America having hoary leaves
22 8 noun
• low mat-forming grass of southern United States and tropical America; grown as a lawn grass
7 2 noun n noun
• the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
Example sentence • He suffered a fracture in his sternum after the accident.
9 3 noun n noun
• any of various small sugary candies
Example sentence • She was humming a sugarplum while baking cookies.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Example sentence • She sprinkled talcum powder on her hands before putting on gloves.
18 7 noun n noun
• an aromatic plant with wooly leaves found in southern California and Mexico
9 4 noun n noun
• a final peremptory demand
Example sentence • She issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend: either propose or break up.
6 2 noun n noun
• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
Example sentence • His monthly income is $5000.
7 2 noun n noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The outcome of the game was a tie.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He managed to overcome his fear of heights and successfully climbed the mountain.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • She seldom goes to parties.
5 1 noun n noun
• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
verb
• travel by getting free rides from motorists
Example sentence • She sucked her thumb for comfort.
6 2 noun n noun
• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Example sentence • She shared her wisdom with me, and I am grateful for her guidance.
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